Care And Love Blog
The coronavirus can be lethal to anyone who catches it but seniors are especially at risk if infected. Eight out of ten deaths from COVID-19 have been in those aged 65 or over. The reason being that, with age, the immune system becomes less effective at fighting off infections . Also, having multiple chronic diseases …
Child care is the professional care and supervision of a child or multiple children at ages ranging from two weeks to eighteen years. Child care is a broad topic covering a wide spectrum of professionals, institutions, contexts, activities and social and cultural conventions. Early child care is an equally important and often overlooked component of …
Certain gestures can make your grandparents very happy. For that reason, in this article, we will give you some gift ideas for seniors. Hopefully, if you find it challenging to know what to buy from an older person, this can help you. Indeed, a gift can be a lovely gesture of affection where we aim …
Finding crafts for seniors may seem simple, but once you start thinking about it, it’s not so easy. This is because you have to consider that they are not children, meaning that while they can sometimes act like them, children’s crafts can be too boring or too simple, but also that some “adult” crafts can …
Although it is already considered an outdated word, rheumatism is still part of the common vocabulary. Do you know what it really is? Rheumatism is just a general term with its diagnosis and treatment. It refers to the chronic inflammation of joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and bones, as in the case of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid …
Do you have problems holding a conversation with your grandparents? Do you find it difficult to interact with an older adult at work? If you fall into such categories, these simple tips will help to improve your communication skills with older adults. Tip 1: Sit Face to Face Research shows that when doctors sit face …
Caring for someone with dementia is scary, but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you think. Whether you’re caring for your parents, an elderly family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, or you’re working in elderly care and doing your job knowledgeably; the right approach is crucial to success. Gaining …
Some countries in the world still have very high life expectancy rates. And many people are exploring tips and habits they can develop to live longer. While longer life expectancy is a good thing, the aging process can be difficult for people to accept. As we age, things start to change, both physically and emotionally, …
Caring for elderly parents or loved ones is not always something that can be done by one person, and the alternative is a nursing home placement. Since this can be a difficult step in the lives of seniors and their families, it is important to know how to pick the right nursing home. In this …
Relatives and caregivers of a person suffering from Alzheimer’s face many challenges and difficult decisions at every stage of the disease. What the most valuable family can give to a sick person is its presence, support, and understanding that comes with time – along with acquired experience and knowledge. Below are some tips to help …